The National Audit Office concluded that the decision to purchase the Northeye site was made hastily, leading to significant overspending and site issues, including asbestos.
Robert Jenrick and Oliver Dowden pushed for the acquisition despite warnings from the Cabinet Office regarding risks accompanying the neglected Northeye site.
Civil servants skipped essential checks on the Northeye site, which led to a troubling revelation that the site could require over £20m to make safe.
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